DOCSLIB.ORG

21 November 1995 21 November 1995

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
21 November 1995 21 November 1995 DEBATES OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY HANSARD 21 November 1995 21 November 1995 Tuesday, 21 November 1995 Death of Mr Peter McAulay, AO, QPM, MAICD, FAIM................................ 2159 Petition: Legislative Assembly prayer............................................................. 2161 Leasehold administration................................................................................. 2162 Estimates 1995-96 and Budget Review - select committee .............................. 2164 Estimates 1995-95 and Budget Review - select committee recommendations .. 2183 Questions without notice: Mental health crisis services ............................................................ 2195 WorkCover investigation ................................................................ 2196 Leasehold administration................................................................. 2198 Industrial relations consultant.......................................................... 2199 Education funding........................................................................... 2200 Industrial relations consultant.......................................................... 2202 Chief Minister's Department - Chief Executive ................................ 2202 Australian Alps national park .......................................................... 2203 Government Service - employment contracts .................................. 2203 Homeless youth .............................................................................. 2205 Griffith preschool............................................................................ 2205 Griffith preschool............................................................................ 2206 Subordinate legislation and commencement provisions.................................... 2206 Papers............................................................................................................. 2207 Land (Planning and Environment) Act leases (Ministerial statement) ............... 2208 Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation - standing committee ................. 2208 Public Accounts - standing committee............................................................. 2209 Planning and Environment - standing committee ............................................. 2210 Planning and Environment - standing committee ............................................. 2210 Estimates 1995-96 and Budget Review - select committee .............................. 2211 Suspension of standing order 176.................................................................... 2219 Appropriation Bill 1995-96 ............................................................................. 2219 Adjournment................................................................................................... 2241 Tuesday, 21 November 1995 _________________________ MR SPEAKER (Mr Cornwell) took the chair at 10.30 am and asked members to stand in silence and pray or reflect on their responsibilities to the people of the Australian Capital Territory. DEATH OF MR PETER McAULAY, AO, QPM, MAICD, FAIM MRS CARNELL (Chief Minister): Mr Speaker, I move: That the Assembly expresses its deep regret at the death of former Police Commissioner Ronald Peter McAulay, AO, QPM, MAICD, FAIM, and tenders its profound sympathy to his wife and sons in their bereavement. Mr Speaker, I and, I am sure, everybody here were saddened to learn of the death of the former Australian Federal Police Commissioner, Peter McAulay, from a respiratory illness on Tuesday, 14 November 1995. Peter had a distinguished career in policing both at the grassroots level and as an administrator. He began his career in 1951 as a junior constable in the South Australia Police and by 1966 had achieved the rank of inspector - the youngest member of the force to achieve such rank at that time. After serving in the Australian police contingent in the United Nations force in Cyprus in 1968, he was invited to command the multinational force in 1970. As a result of his outstanding contribution he was awarded the Cyprus Medal. When he returned to Australia, Peter continued to make his mark in policing and by 1978 had risen to the position of Commissioner of the Northern Territory Police. Ten years later we welcomed him to the ACT as Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police. Some will remember Peter for his influential role in high-profile investigations such as the deaths of Azaria Chamberlain and Assistant Commissioner Colin Winchester and the search for the former head of the National Safety Council of Australia, John Friedrich. Others will remember him for his vision and energy in his contribution to the development of a more effective policing system throughout Australia. Within the AFP he established mechanisms for a more efficient organisation that included the reform of the structure of ranks and management measures to combat corruption. However, he had a broader commitment to the fields of justice and criminal law. His energies were directed towards issues that included the problems of crime across State and Territory borders, the need for an effective national criminal code, the fight against organised crime, and the adversarial nature of criminal prosecutions that sought admissible proof rather than the truth. 2159 21 November 1995 Peter had other qualities. At the personal level he was highly regarded by his colleagues of all ranks. They speak of his compassion, his humility and his enthusiasm. Peter McAulay made an enormous contribution to Australian policing and to the ACT. He will certainly be remembered by all who knew him and worked for him. Peter is survived by his wife, Avril, and their two sons, Peter and Angus. I am sure all members of the Assembly join with me in expressing our sympathy to Peter's family and friends. MS FOLLETT (Leader of the Opposition): The early death of Peter McAulay on 14 November had a special significance for the people of Canberra and for me personally. I first met Peter McAulay in the Northern Territory before ACT self-government, but it was during the very difficult time of the ACT’s transition to self-government that I really came to appreciate his special abilities. He played a very constructive role in a transition which will not be complete until we have an ACT commissioner answerable to the ACT Government. Peter McAulay had been a policeman for 43 years, 16 of them as a commissioner, when he retired in May this year. He joined the South Australia Police Force as a cadet and rose through the ranks to become the youngest ever person promoted to inspector. He was seconded to the Commonwealth Police in 1968 and went for the first time to Cyprus to serve with the United Nations force there as a member of the Australian police contingent. He carried out his job so successfully that the UN Secretary-General invited him to return to Cyprus two years later as a police adviser. There he commanded a multinational force and filled various important advisory positions. His international experience, I am told, was a very good grounding for his later close involvement with Interpol. Back from Cyprus and again with the South Australia Police, Peter McAulay rose further through the ranks, performing important work in management and planning research and acting as a police consultant to the Papua New Guinea Government. In 1978 he was appointed Commissioner of Police in the Northern Territory, where he earned the reputation for being scrupulously fair and honest which he enjoyed throughout his career. He championed the fight against organised crime, and he tirelessly pressed for more resources and better coordination between police forces and other government agencies. Mr Speaker, as the endemic of police corruption became increasingly exposed, Peter McAulay, who was a man of the most uncompromising integrity, introduced reforms to the structure of ranks and management measures to combat what he rightly saw as a cancer in the profession to which he had devoted his life. He had served as the Northern Territory Commissioner for 10 years when he was appointed Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police on 15 February 1988. He provided the ACT with invaluable advice and assistance during the transition period when the ACT took over its own policing responsibilities. Mr Speaker, my colleague Terry Connolly, as Police Minister, also worked closely with Peter McAulay and remembers him with great respect and affection. I had cause to consult Mr McAulay on some very sensitive, very difficult issues during the early days of self-government. I can say that he was unfailingly professional in his approach. 2160 21 November 1995 He demonstrated integrity of the highest order on every occasion. On a personal note, just talking to Peter McAulay about a problem engendered in you enormous confidence that he would be able to resolve it; that he would take it on and bring all of his abilities, all of his experience and his enormous sensitivity and compassion to bear and see the matter through. That is exactly what he did on every occasion. It is particularly significant that upon his death enormous respect and affection were shown to Peter McAulay by police forces right around this country. They were all represented at his funeral. The real emotion that was there indicated to me that the police forces were not only losing a good colleague, a very respected and senior man, but also losing a real friend, somebody they personally looked up to
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Sixteenth Report
    If you have issues viewing or accessing this file contact us at NCJRS.gov. SIXTEENTH ANN U A L REPORT 1 9 8 8 e • .Ia .Ia • • •• Australian Institute of Criminology 16th Annual Report 1988 1¢¥.1iiJJ' 'r; ... :.1' .... ~·:~~i MO~RS 116950 U.S. Department of Justice National Institute of Justice This document has been reproduced exactly as received from the person or organization originating it. Points of view or opinions stated in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the National Institute of Justice. Permission to reproduce this copyrighted material in mi­ crofiche only has been granted by Australian Institute of Criminology to the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS). Canberra Further reproduction outside of the NCJRS system requires permis­ sion of the copyright owner. Further information may be obtained from: Public Affairs Officer Australian Institute of Criminology P.O. Box 28 WODEN A.C.T. Australia 2606 Telephone (062) 833833 Telex AA61340 AUSTCRIM Fax 833843 ISSN 0311-449X Typeset and printed by Union Offset Co. Pty Ltd, Canberra Australian Institute of Criminology 10-18 Colbee Court PHILLIP A.C.T. 2606 24 November 1988 Dear Attorney-General In accordance with Section 33 of the Criminology Research Act 1971, I have the honour to submit to you the Sixteenth Annual Report of the operations of the Australian Institute of Criminology, together with financial statements for the year ended 30 June 1988 in the form approved by the Minister for Finance. Yours Sincerely, Peter Loof, Chairman, Board of Management The Honourable Lionel Bowen, M.P., Deputy Prime Minister and Attorney-General, Parliament House, Canberra, A.C.T.
    [Show full text]
  • Scangate Document
    Quarterly Journal of the Australian Federal Police Winter 1993, No. 40 Superintendent Bob Shepherd HE funeral of Superintendent Bob Shepherd was held in Perth on 8 June 1993. TSuperintendent Shepherd was among 132 people killed in a plane crash in South America in May. He was aboard Sociedad Aeronautica De Medellin (SAM) Right 501 which crashed in rugged mountains south of Medellin while en route from Panama to Bogata, via Medellin. Superintendent Bob Shepherd The AFP was officially represented at the funeral by DC (Ops) Brian Commissioner Peter McAulay, ex­ Bates on behalf of the Commis­ pressed deep sorrow over the tragic sioner, and Commander David death of Superintendent Shepherd. Schramm of International Division. "He was held in high regard in the Superintendent Shepherd had been AFP, both as an officer and a per­ the AFP Fiaison Officer in Buenos son," Mr McAulay said. Aires since mid 1992 and was on Before his posting to South routine liaison duties when the America, Superintendent Shepherd crash occurred. served in Perth for a number of The AFP liaison post in Buenos years and before that he worked Aires was established in 1989. out of Melbourne. Friends and colleagues of Bob Shepherd cany his casket to the crematorium. Photograph by Sergeant Peter Gerritsen, WR Physical Evidence Unit. Platypus Contents Editor Brian Swift Editorial Adviser Michael Beattie Production Editor Terry Browne Co-ordinating Editor Richard Crothers In this feature in Central Region, Regional Representatives Platypus reporter, Terry Browne, ACT Region Brian Minards finds that the region has a deep Northern Region Philip Castle pool of investigative and admin­ Eastern Region Stephen Simpson istrative talent.
    [Show full text]
  • Australian Federal Police the First Thirty Years
    Australian Federal Police The First Thirty Years i © Commonwealth of Australia 2009 ISBN: 978-0-646-52588-4 Copyright Notice Cover Images The cover design shows the six AFP Commissioners from 1979 to 2009. Second Revision: May 2012 From left to right they are: This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission from the Sir Colin Woods KCVO CBE QPM 1979–1982 Commonwealth. Requests and enquiries concerning reproduction and rights should be Major General Ron Grey AO DSO 1983–1988 addressed to: Peter McAulay AO QPM 1988–1994 The AFP History Project Mick Palmer AO APM 1994–2001 Recognition and Ceremonial Mick Keelty APM 2001–2009 Australian Federal Police Tony Negus APM 2009–current GPO Box 401 Canberra City ACT 2601. Emails regarding this document can be addressed to [email protected] Other contact information can be found on the AFP website: www.afp.gov.au ii Dedication This work is dedicated to the men and women of the AFP, sworn and unsworn, who over the past three decades have taken the AFP from an idea to a reality. By their daily commitment to protect the nation and its citizens, AFP members serve communities, not only in Australia, but in trouble spots around the world making the AFP a unique arm of Australian law enforcement. iii About this Document While the AFP is still relatively young, it has grown almost continually since 1979. In that time it has had to deal with constantly changing trends in technology and corporate structure in order to keep pace with Government expectations and the business of fighting crime in Australia and overseas.
    [Show full text]
  • Scangate Document
    Colleagues farewell retiring Commissioner By Tracey Dickerson OMMISSIONER Peter McAulay was farewelled by fellow colleagues at a din­ ner at the Lakeside Hotel on Friday May 20, 1994. About 200 guests showed up to farewell the Commis­ sioner from a 43-year police career. Peter McAulay began his polic­ ing career in 1951 as a Junior Constable in the South Australia Police. Prior to this he had worked as assistant paymaster in the Adelaide office of General Motors-Holdens. Mr McAulay said he had never been one for ambition and was prepared to work his way up the ladder along with the rest. Deputy Commissioner Brian Bates makes a presentation to Commissioner Peter After serving in a number of McAulay at the Commissioner’s farewell dinner in Canberra on May 20. general duties positions and com­ Northern Territory Police. He worsened over the years of his munity postings, both in uniform said that he was surprised to get policing career. He likened polic­ and as a detective, Peter McAulay the job, but that it was the only ing to the medical profession was appointed to the rank of time he had aspired to go up whereby there has been great Inspector in 1966. He was the more than one rank at a time. advancement in terms of break­ youngest police officer to hold throughs and technology. Unlike the rank at the time. Peter and Avril McAulay have medicine however, which has lived near the village of Bungen- Mr McAulay did two tours of come ahead in leaps and bounds dore near Canberra since his duty in Cyprus, the first in 1968 stamping out many diseases and appointment as Commissioner of as a member of the Australian finding treatments for many the AFP six years ago.
    [Show full text]
  • A History of Australian Federal Police (Incorporating the Australian Protective Services)
    ArchivesACT Research Guide A History of Australian Federal Police (incorporating the Australian Protective Services) The following is a table of key dates in the history of the Commonwealth and Australian Federal Police Forces. This document has been prepared by Outsource Australia as part of a records disposal project for the AFP, in conjunction with the National Archives of Australia. Source Number details are listed at the end of the document. Disclaimer The attached document, entitled 'A History of the Australian Federal Police (incorporating the Australian Protective Services)' was created by the AFP in 2003 as part of a process associated with the management of records. The document was created to provide an overview of the origins of the AFP and to assist with its records archiving and retention needs. This document is not a complete formal history of the AFP or its predecessors, and provides no more than key dates throughout its history. The information contained within the document was correct, at the time the document was created. Date Comments Source Number 1883 A Police presence was established in Canberra 14, 33 district. 1 January 1911 The Federal Capital Territory was proclaimed. NSW 14, 33, 159 Police continued to undertake policing duties in the (page 9), 304 Federal Capital Territory (until 1927). 1917 The Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) was created as a 159 branch of the Imperial Secret Service under the direct control of the Governor-General. 29 November Prime Minister William Morris Hughes was pelted 159 (pages 3 1917 with an egg in Warwick, Queensland. A plain-clothed – 5) policeman who was present refused to help the Prime Minister as he claimed to only recognise the laws of Queensland.
    [Show full text]
  • JUNE 2007 Commissioner’S Message
    World Police Fire Games The official publication of the Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services Fire Police, Territory of the Northern official publication The Tracks are for Trains Cyanide Spill JUNE 2007 Commissioner’s message All members of the police force take a special interest in the on-going development of the police force because it adds to our capacity to prevent and reduce crime. Development of our capacity means of course, the development of our people and the development of sound crime strategies. I would therefore like to use this edition of The Drum to mention a few recent outcomes in the development of our capacity as a police force. In this issue Policing in Alice Springs and Southern Region has received a much needed boost to community policing through the introduction of dedicated traffic patrols (as has 4 Sulphuric Acid the Greater Darwin Region) and the introduction of drug dogs. Both initiatives have Incident added a new dimension to the region through stronger traffic enforcement and stronger illicit drug enforcement. And both have witnessed considerable success 8 Retirements since their introduction in December 2006, with the drug dogs adding to the capacity of the Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk to intercept illicit drug trafficking in Central 14 World Police & Fire Australia. The Northern Territory Police Force has taken the lead role in combating Games drug trafficking in the region and the outcomes to date are a tribute to all members involved. 19 Tracks are for trains Community policing in Central Australia has also gained from the opening of the 23 Opening of Warakurna Mutijulu police post and the Warakurna police station, which is located just across the border in Western Australia.
    [Show full text]
  • First Joint Police/Fire Graduation
    Commissioners Message The Terms of Reference continued cooperation to ensure the success of these vitally established by the government important initiatives. for the O’Sullivan Assessment represents a significant While I continually read and hear about examples of good milestone for the police force operational police work, I would like to acknowledge the and one that will provide a commitment to targeted policing operations across the Territory. template for our immediate There is no doubt that targeted policing of hot spots and active future resource requirements. criminals plays a major part in our crime reduction efforts. I have submitted a detailed report on behalf of the police Being a tri-service, it would be remiss of me not to mention the force and look forward to the valuable contribution by Emergency Service volunteers to recent outcome of Mr O’Sullivan’s report to government. road safety campaigns and their participation and assistance at the recent Fred’s Pass Show. Many members have expressed a keen desire for vocational training as part of their ongoing development. The development Finally, I welcome our new Director Media and Corporate of all members is vital for the overall health and well-being of Communications, Mr John McCourt to the position and, among the organisation and I will ensure a commitment to ongoing other things, look forward to his plans for improving corporate vocational training. communications. Good things are already happening at the College with the second eight week detective training course under way, along with a number of frontline management workshops. The second half of the year will see the roll-out of the new PAUL WHITE Promotional Qualification Framework and, while our Commissioner of Police and commitment to practitioner-based training will place some CEO Fire and Emergency Services pressure on the workforce and the College, I ask for your first joint police/fire graduation Forty-three police and NT Fire Service recruits marched out in a combined graduation ceremony at Peter McAulay Centre early in May.
    [Show full text]